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Oct 11, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Pentagon acknowledges 22 U.S. casualties in the Iran war, prompting criticism from Democrats over previous reporting errors. President Trump signed an executive order allowing farmers to use tax-exempt dyed diesel to offset rising fuel costs. A new Lancet report projects obesity will be the largest threat to global health by 2100, surpassing other risk factors. At least four people died from the first Atlantic hurricane, while nine were killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania. Finally, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment on reports that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoy…

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab and show intro Pentagon updates Iran war casualty count to 22 Executive order lowers diesel costs for farmers Lancet report: Obesity as top future health threat Hurricane causes deaths and power outages in SE US Nine killed in mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania Rubio declines to comment on ambassador report Vance response and show sign-off Sponsor: Total Wine & More
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